Paralegal - Contracts

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Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of

northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering

efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in

northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality,

integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to

deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Paralegal manages and coordinates all aspects of legal and

regulatory projects, most particularly contract management. This role

includes managing a database of contracts and amendments, tracking

deadlines, and conducting outreach to contract parties to evaluate

compliance, discuss amendments, and ensure all contracts comply with

applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally, this position is responsible for conducting legal

research, investigating facts, preparing legal documents and

correspondence, preparing reports, handling confidential and

time-sensitive material and handling information requests.

The successful candidate will be a proactive professional with

exceptional organizational skills, excellent written and oral

communication skills, able to exercise the utmost discretion and possess

a positive, can-do attitude. The position requires someone who is highly

organized and able to support, manage and facilitate the needs of the

busy team of professionals.

This position reports directly to the Director, Corporate Counsel and

Compliance Officer, and provides support to members of the Legal and

Regulatory Department.

Responsibilites

- Creates initial drafts of legal instruments (e.g., bankruptcy proof

of claims and regulatory filings)

- Reviews project contracts

- Manages financial aspects of contracts

- Monitors time frame, policy, procedures for accomplishing projects

- Coordinates with inhouse and external counsel to establish work

plans, calendaring deadlines

- Ensures that project activities comply with applicable laws and

regulations

- Verifies and proofreads contracts based on detailed review of

proposal specifications

- Attends legal and regulatory meetings and communicates information

Related To Each Functions Needs Concerning Project Requirements

- Monitors project activities to ensure that the project is executed

in accordance with associated deadlines, budgets, and schedules;

takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations

- Assists with preparation of written reports and/or updates for the

executive leadership team and inhouse and external counsel to ensure

a clear understanding of project status

- Quickly identifies, prioritizes, and resolves problems of a varying

nature with minimal direction provided

- Flexibility to assist with and work on a wide variety of assignments

and projects

- Works closely and effectively with assigned professionals to keep

them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities,

schedule changes, and preparation needed for meetings, following up

appropriately and anticipating needs

Additional Responsibilities

- Position is primarily sedentary, with some walking, driving and

standing required

- Extra hours required on an as-needed basis